Spread the LOVE: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

On Valentine's Day of this year, I decided to donate one item to a charity each month in an effort to Spread the LOVE. My February and March items are going to a very worthy cause: fighting cancer!

A friend of mine, Megan Odom, is competing in an Olympic distance triathlon as part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. I am ridiculously proud of her! Less than a year ago, she wasn't allowed to be up and about without a cast on her leg and now she's in super shape, ready to fight the waves and pound the pavement in honor of her uncle and a 10 year old friend. Here's a video of Megan's story: http://vimeo.com/21087959

As part of Megan's team's fundraising efforts, they are holding a night out and silent auction at 5 Seasons Brewing on April 17th in Atlanta. As part of the silent auction, Megan and I worked together to come up with a concept that would embody the spirit of the event. And here's what transpired:

If you have ever been to an organized race, you've seen people in all kinds of get-ups celebrating the cause. So, Megan and I decided Embellish would provide an adult-size tutu (should one feel prompted to purchase it for a race) and a child-size tutu (perfect for a gift). Of course the tutus are as close as I could get to the trademark LLS TNT colors: purple and green! And what better words to describe the journey than "triumph" and "hope"?!

All the best to you, Megan, as you complete your training and head for the finish line, with triumph and hope under your belt!

Adult-size Tutu with "Triumph" monogrammed on the ribbon belt:

Child-size Tutu with "hope" monogrammed on the ribbon belt: